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Belmont Bruins vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Recap - Belmont Wins 98-91
Ben Sheppard scored 22 points leading Belmont to a 98-91 victory over Jacksonville State at Pete Mathews Coliseum on Saturday.
Belmont was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.5-point spread as a favorite.
Luke Smith had 18 points for Belmont and Nick Muszynski chipped in with 18 points. Luke Smith had 8 assists for them, while Nick Muszynski was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Jacksonville State got a 21-point performance from Martin Roub, who was supported by 20 points from Amanze Ngumezi. Darian Adams had 10 assists in a losing cause for Jacksonville State, while Darian Adams grabbed 9 rebounds.
Belmont trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Belmont had a 34-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Belmont heads into a battle against Eastern Illinois. Jacksonville State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Murray State.